The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Wichita Falls, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$44.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wichita Falls, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,062 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Wichita Falls in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Wichita Falls, TX Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wichita Falls ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Wichita Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wichita Falls is 37.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wichita Falls Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wichita Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Wichita Falls, TX see the most incidents - about 930 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 206 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wichita Falls, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Wichita Falls for 2025 is $44,072,772. This translates to approximately $432 per resident and $1,062 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Wichita Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Wichita Falls Compared to Other Cities?

Wichita Falls, TX:	$432
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wichita Falls is $432 per year, which is $32 less than the national average and $123 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wichita Falls:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $723 more than in Wichita Falls.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $260 less than in Wichita Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Wichita Falls for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Wichita Falls	Cost per Wichita Falls Resident
Murder	$3.49 million	$34
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6.98 million	$68
Robbery	$1.88 million	$18
Assault	$8.69 million	$85
Kidnapping	$711,949	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1.78 million	$18
Burglary	$3.24 million	$32
Theft	$8.93 million	$88
Arson	$218,736	$2
Vandalism	$3.30 million	$32
Animal Cruelty	$85,106	$1
Drug Crimes	$3.96 million	$39
Identity Theft	$808,984	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$44,072,772	$432

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wichita Falls, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Wichita Falls totals $59,980,375 ($588 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $104,053,146 ($1,021 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Wichita Falls crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Wichita Falls has 18, have the same problem. Of Wichita Falls’s 101,940 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Wichita Falls Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Wichita Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.967
Robbery	0.5866
Rape	1.129
Murder	0.0182
Total Violent Crime	4.701 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.91
Vehicle Theft	1.130
Burglary	3.507
Arson	0.0889
Total Property Crime	21.64 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1152
Drug Crimes	5.254
Vandalism	4.526
Identity Theft	1.025
Animal Cruelty	0.1129
Total "Other" Rate	11.03 (D+)

Individual Wichita Falls Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Wichita Falls is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Wichita Falls.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pleasant Valley, TX	C-	C-	D
Sheppard Afb, TX	C-	C-	D
Lakeside City, TX	B-	B+	B-
Iowa Park, TX	C	C+	B-
Dean, TX	C	D+	B-
Jolly, TX	C	D+	C+
Holliday, TX	D+	D+	C-
Mankins, TX	F	D-	F
Kadane Corner, TX	C+	C-	B-
Henrietta, TX	D-	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wichita Falls is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tampico, MT	D	F	F
Talona, GA	C-	C+	C+
Talpa, TX	D+	C	C
Tamarac, FL	B	C+	C+
Taylor, AR	D-	D-	D-
Swayzee, IN	A+	A	A
Sweden, ME	A-	A+	A+
Tampa, FL	A-	B	B
Toco, TX	C-	D+	D+
Sylmar, CA	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Wichita Falls is as safe as the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Wichita Falls, TX average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wichita Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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